Room modes are resonances at specific frequencies inside a room, which are related to the room’s dimensions. There are three types of modes in a room: axial, tangential, and oblique. The axial modes are easiest to visualize since they rely...
Early reflection points, first reflection points, or “mirror point” are semi-technical terms used to describe a phenomenon common to all enclosed spaces no matter the size: direct sound from the loudspeakers will arrive at the listener’s ears before the reflected...
For those of you who are new to room acoustics, here’s an acoustic primer to help you get started. If you prefer, you can also dowload a printable PDF. Room Acoustics Primer Basics on Acoustics Let’s take a look at...